Hollyoaks villains Finn O'Connor and Laurie Shelby will both feature in a shock stunt scene next week.
When Finn crosses paths with Laurie in a prison van and realises who he is, he violently attacks his sister's rapist and causes the vehicle to crash.
Keith Rice – who plays Finn – is now re-joining the Hollyoaks cast as a show regular again, as his on-screen character will soon be released from jail. Here, Keith reveals what we can expect from the latest scenes.
How has Finn changed since we last saw him?
"Last time Finn was on screen, he was told that Sinead was attacked by Laurie and he has had a lot of time to digest that now.
"I think this has definitely resonated with Finn and this will only help in him understanding his crimes and how it affects people."
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What happens when Finn and Laurie come face-to-face?
"When Finn sees Laurie in the back of the police van and when Laurie speaks, Finn sees himself. The coward who couldn't admit that he was wrong, the selfish and ill-natured person. It's interesting to see how this plays out.
"I think Finn experiences the whole spectrum of feelings. From shock, to guilt to anger... you name it, he would have felt it."
Why does Finn attack Laurie?
"Finn attacks Laurie as he sees Laurie as himself – the boy he used to be. Laurie in every sense reminds Finn of what he did from the second he gets in the van. The way he walks, the way he speaks, even down to the realisation that he committed the same crime as Finn did, but this time it was on his sister."
How was it to film such huge stunt scenes that follow?
"Amazing! The last time I filmed a stunt scene was when Finn was on a school trip and he fell off the quad bike. That was a long time ago now. Every day I'm on set I love learning about different mediums from directing to camera operating, to design and make up.
"In between takes I'll stand and watch, absorbing as much as I can. I love it and filming stunts like this allows other mediums to show what they can do."
How is it being back in the show full-time?
"The best. I appreciate it so much. I know what it means to be there and I know how lucky I am. Everyone that you speak to who have worked on other dramas always comment on how being here is different.
"There is something about this place that is like no other. The show is only going from strength to strength and it's amazing to be a part of something so special."
What can we expect from Finn's return?
"I've always felt that there is so much to explore with a return for Finn. You forget sometimes how many people in the village Finn's crimes would have affected, so how could he possibly be accepted back?
"Not only that, but how can someone who has done what Finn has done, find their place in society again? As an actor approaching my character I have to humanise him and each day for Finn is a day of not being accepted and not finding a place in society.
"How do his family accept him? Do they really accept him? How can Finn ever have a relationship again? There's so much to be explored."
Which on-screen character has the most powerful reunion with Finn?
"Nana McQueen and Sally. And I'll say no more."
Who were you most excited to film scenes with again?
"I love working with Alex Fletcher (Diane). I've always said Alex through this whole storyline has had one of the hardest jobs, playing the mum trying to keep her family together. Alex is incredible. I am so proud to say I get to work with her and I learn from her."
How do you feel about the news that James Sutton is returning as John Paul? Are you excited to film with him again?
"Oh my God. I wasn't expecting that. I can't even find words to describe how much of a help for me James was throughout the storyline we had together. He committed everything to the storyline. I can't wait to work with him again."
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
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